How to Fill Out AFROTC Form 28

AFROTC Form 28 at a glance

What it is: AFROTC Form 28 is the Air Force ROTC Pre-Participatory Sports Physical.

Who signs: Enter the physician or medical authority signature and the examination date. AFROTC cadre: review the information entered and sign with the AFROTC cadre signature and the date.

A filled-in AFROTC Form 28 example: a cadet within the weight standards

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, example: a cadet within the weight standards
A medical authority completes AFROTC Form 28 for cadet Jamie Sample. Jamie is within the weight standards, so body fat measurement, below Air Force weight standards and exceeds Air Force weight standards stay empty. The explanation under for all cadets/applicants is left blank because Jamie has no medical condition to explain. The picture shows the form, and its names and figures are sample values.

How to fill out AFROTC Form 28, box by box

Cadet/applicant name and AFROTC detachment

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, cadet/applicant name and AFROTC detachment

Box 1 is the cadet/applicant name.

Box 2 is the AFROTC detachment.

Cadet/applicant measurements and Air Force weight standards

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, cadet/applicant measurements and Air Force weight standards

Medical authority: measure height and weight of cadet/applicant, compare results to AF standards listed on reverse, check block 7 and certify as requested below.

Box 3, cadet/applicant measurements, has a height and a weight.

Box 4, Air Force weight standards (found on reverse), has a minimum and a maximum.

Body fat measurement

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, body fat measurement

AFROTC cadre: if cadet/applicant exceeds AF weight standards, conduct a body fat measurement IAW DoDI 1308.3.

Box 5 is the body fat measurement.

Box 6, body fat standards: female 26%, male 18%.

Check applicable box

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, check applicable box

Box 7: check the applicable box.

Box 7 has these boxes: is within Air Force weight standards, exceeds Air Force weight standards, is below Air Force weight standards.

Medical authority

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, medical authority

Box 8, medical authority: review the information above, conduct counseling below in applicable areas, and sign. Print your name after "I," to say you have examined this cadet/applicant and reviewed his/her medical history.

Below Air Force weight standards

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, below Air Force weight standards

Box 9, if cadet/applicant is below Air Force weight standards: initial to certify this cadet/applicant's lean body mass poses no health risk, no signs of eating disorders exist, and you have discussed the importance of nutrition and weight management.

Exceeds Air Force weight standards

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, exceeds Air Force weight standards

Box 10, if cadet/applicant exceeds Air Force weight standards: initial to say you have discussed appropriate and safe weight loss with the cadet/applicant.

For all cadets/applicants

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, for all cadets/applicants

Box 11, for all cadets/applicants: circle did or did not for finding medical condition(s) or physical impairment(s) that would preclude this cadet/applicant from participating in a rigorous physical training program. If a medical condition/physical impairment exists that may preclude the individual from participating, please explain.

Physician or medical authority signature and examination date

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, physician or medical authority signature and examination date

Enter the physician or medical authority signature and the examination date.

AFROTC cadre signature and date

AFROTC Form 28 example filled out, aFROTC cadre signature and date

AFROTC cadre: review the information entered and sign with the AFROTC cadre signature and the date.

Sources

[1] AFROTC Form 28 (20180423), Air Force ROTC Pre-Participatory Sports Physical (the Official source link on this page).

Afrotc Form 28 PDF Details

The AFROTC Form 28 is the standard Air Force ROTC Pre-Participatory Sports Physical form required for all cadets and applicants before joining physically demanding ROTC training activities. Medical authorities use this form to confirm that participants meet Air Force weight and body fat standards before allowing them to take part in any strenuous exercise programs.

During the physical evaluation, a physician or medical authority records the cadet's height, weight, and body fat percentage. If the cadet does not meet the standard weight for their height, the medical authority measures body fat using Air Force-approved methods. Specific standards apply for both male and female participants. The physician then determines whether the cadet meets, exceeds, or falls short of these standards.

The form also includes a section for evaluating medical conditions or physical impairments that could prevent safe participation in rigorous training. Conditions identified during this review may result in a temporary or permanent disqualification from ROTC physical activities. A disqualified DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) can overrule clearance given by this form, so the evaluation process is thorough and multilayered.

Cadets who do not meet weight or body fat standards receive counseling on nutrition, healthy weight management, and safe weight loss practices before re-evaluation. The AFROTC cadre reviews and signs the completed form to confirm the evaluation outcome.

Related Air Force ROTC documents you may need include the AFROTC Form 16 for officer training records and the AFROTC Form 48 for academic planning documents. Cadets undergoing a standard pre-participation physical for athletic activities may also reference the sports physical form for additional guidance.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameAfrotc Form 28
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields18
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namesair force form 28, afrotc form 28, rotc physical form, air force rotc pre participatory sports physical